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K545 SRH

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,529 mi
Last recorded18,529 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK545 SRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 18,529 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 18,394 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 18,197 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

speed cable not secure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 17,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 16,451 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 16,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,025 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,736 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,695 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 8,621 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 6,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 May 2013 5,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 5,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,026 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 5,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,821 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 4,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,339 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?

Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 57
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K545 SRH is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 19,783 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K545 SRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EN500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K545 SRH is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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